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I’ve wanted to visit this place for years now so it was time to go. Opportunity knocks but once lol
Arriving at this restaurant we were warmly welcomed to this old mansion by the lovely staff. That’s a good start. We were shown to our table and things only got better from there.
All except the white bread which was a bit underwhelming.
But the home made tzatziki dip was thick and creamy and full of cucumber pieces. Yummo
We tried some vegetarian zucchini fritters, which were crispy on the outside and soft and creamy and full of flavour! Soo good.
We had some calamari for main and the lamb gyros. OMGosh both of these dishes were at another level. They were just perfect. The calamari was soft and cooked to perfection, w a nice salad and the portion sizes were really generous.
But it was the lamb that was my favourite. It was crispy on the outside but pink and soft on the inside!! I seriously could have eaten this al night! So much so I am starting to salivate just thinking about it!!
Am I going back again, absolutely!! As soon as i get the chance. I .org such fresh food and wonderful service you really need to visit this place.
We ended up in this place because of a Groupon deal..
The food here is pretty good, the deal came with saganaki, grilled capsicums, broadbeans and dips as starters.. The dips were very tasty and we finished all of it with the bread..
For the mains we got a plate of grilled seafood and a meat platter.. Meat was succulent and we were too full to finish everything.. For dessert we got some Greek donuts, assorted fruits and coffee..
the service there was also very good too and staff were polite and helpful..
The restaurant itself was very suited for large groups and we saw a large group of people come in celebrating a christening..
We were very satisfied with the place..
The place felt like walking into a Greek family home. The staff were exceptionally accommodating and hospitable. Not to mention the food was fantastic from mezze to dessert. Will definitely recommend!
Beautiful Greek food!!
Lovely customer service and definitely a nice atmosphere.
Similar set up to Jim's Greek taverna but I can tell you it is definitely 3 times better!
Very delicious.
Would love to return soon!
Calamari and the meats were my favourite dishes
Been to this restaurant before and both times I have found this place to be a great venue! It has a pleasant modern ambience, both upstairs in the private function room and downstairs as well. They prepared and served up great quality, delicious food and generous amounts of everything! Quite often with many restaurants when you get a lot of food it comes at the price of average quality food. But not here! The staff were friendly and prompt as well!
Absolutely beautiful food. Loved it! We used a Groupon voucher, which was great value for money. We had so much food, all delicious. I couldn't fault it. The meal came with a glass of house wine, which was even lovely. The staff were so friendly and attentive. A lovely vibe. I'd definitely go back.
Great value for great tasting food. I’ve been here several times and it never skips a beat. The chicken souvla is fresh, well-cooked and tasty. Don’t get me started on their fresh bread... I don’t even eat that much bread but I got through a small loaf! So very highly recommend, it’s no wonder their restaurant is always full.
Impeccable service - the manager/waiter actually acknowledges my name from the booking. He was extremely friendly from very first moment we walked in. Accommodating to our needs (with bday candles), he really took care of us. Food was extremely delicious. It exceeded above my expectations - offering various foods besides the usual souvalaki, gryos and mousakka. The donuts were crunchy and crispy and weren’t too sweet!! Defs worth a try! The only improvement I would say is that i wished the other waiters could be more attentive like the guy in the red shirt. They have such a good role model, I don’t understand why they were always looking down.. they seemed to only focus on getting dishes out and setting up tables, than to notice when customers need some service..
Beautiful restaurant with fresh, yummy food. Fantastic service, clean cosy rooms, and room for the whole family. They were very accommodating, and we left full and satisfied. The wine list is good value too. Will be back!
We live locally and visit this restaurant frequently. The food is definitely some of the best Greek food I've had in the north in Melbourne (big call I know!). The owner is absolutely lovely. Always smiling and goes out of his way to accommodate. Unfortunately the blonde pregnant lady at the front desk as you enter, who is also unfortunately the first person to greet you, is consistently rude and abrasive. She has no manners and is always grumpy and disrespectful. It's probably the only negative thing I can say about this place. So if you can ignore the rude lady this is definitely worth a visit. also the restaurant is BYO and no corckage ... bonus!
Have visited many times before, with the most recent being today, 29 April 2018.
Attended a celebratory lunch in the private dining room upstairs which was very comfortable for the 10 adults and 4 kids.
First of all, our waiter was amazing. Big thank you to the waiter with the French (???) accent who was very personable, attentive, helpful and professional.
All the food was very fresh. I particularly commend the platter of seafood, with very soft and not at all rubbery calamari, and decadently cooked fish.
The loukoumades were also a stand out - huge, perfect spheres, crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Served hot just like the bread that came with the dips.
Thanks so much for the enjoyable experience 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Went here for Sunday lunch using a Groupon banquet deal. Service was great, food was amazing and it was an all round enjoyable experience. I'd go here again without hesitation.
Had a wonderful time here with friends. Costa, our server, made us feel like we were the only ones there. The dips were delicately served with warm homemade style bread along with octopus, Lima beans in tomato and beef meatballs wrapped in eggplant in a lovely tomato sauce.
Others ordered the slow cooked goat and prawn skewers with a side dish of potatoes .
Real, traditional Greek food !! Loved it all!
Highly recommend
The food will not disappoint; the waiters were friendly and provided excellent service. Pity about the front desk greeting; same lady cold and in personable. Been here on a few occasions; same, other than that an excellent Greek establishment.
This place is really good👍
The service is usually very warm and welcoming and the quality of the food is very high.
It can get a little expensive but the $12.50 take out souvlaki and chips is always a great option.
It’s also a great place to sit outside on a warm evening and enjoy a good quality meal with a bottle of wine.
The food overall was good though the calamari I had was tough and very over cooked. The service was fast but I did get a bit of a CBF from some staff but there working on a Friday night so probably fair enough. Price wise probably about right wouldn't say it's expensive but not value for money either.
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Amazing!!! We came to Mesa last night and had the banquet. Loved every single bit of it! The food was incredible and the service was wonderful. It's a must try for any Greek loving foodies! 🇬🇷💙
Great service, waiter was bubbly and friendly and just a great sense of humour. Made the stay for lunch enjoyable.
Food was delicious, home cooked style. I had the yemista, nice and substantial.
Only negatives was the dry and undressed salad and the meat in my wife's souvlaki was cold when it came out.
Came for the banquet and was blown away with the variety, flavours and lovely service. Staff were super considerate and attentive. They didn't mind us wanting to take it slow between dishes. They weren't pushy when it got late and always asked if we needed more drinks. Food quality was fantastic!
Four of us went and my friend booked the voucher for 7 course meal, the food is lot better than I was expected, generous portion and great customer service. Value for money!!!
Great food!!! Very good quality of meats and their mezzes are to die for. I can just eat mezze platters and be more than happy. Love the set menu, must have the fetta pastelli and Kosta will make your experience all the better.
My wife and I dined here for the first time after being lured by a Groupon coupon and we are so glad that we were. Set in a double-storey Victorian building it looks inviting with an outdoor seating area and front brick fence. Once inside There is a bar area to one side of the entry with seating area and the restaurant itself has plenty of space between tables and a good ambience.
It was service with a smile and the food was delicious and so plentiful that we asked for the last course to be packaged for take-away. I have had plenty of Greek food in the past, but this place was exceptional.
We truly enjoyed the experience and will certainly be back!
Get in early to get the best parts of the lamb gyros! We have eaten here a few time but mainly on the weekends and in groups of six for the banquet. Each time has been good however we had a small issue with out bill last time, watch the BYO charge, they hit us a few extra times which I raised with them. The staff are good but service drops a little when they get busy and we have found it depends if the boss is about or not, but no major issues. The food is delicious and allow plenty of time, there is no need to rush some things. The restaurant is clean and there is plenty of space. It does get loud but that's to be expected when there are many tables of more than three and four. We highly recommend and always eat too much!
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We had an excellent time at Mesa tonight , perfect private dining upstairs for a group of 13 and really fantastic Greek food! Loved : zucchini herb fritters, lamb off the spit , ouzo saganaki with scallops and prawns! Dessert was a abit of a hit and miss - the custard was not what we expected, but the loukomades and icecream were yum. Overall a memorable night out!
Busy usually means popular, though new staff or not trained on proper table service lets their reputation down. The food was good but we were served our entrees and mains at the same time, had to ask for water, silverware wasn't replaced, dip served without bread and just too busy to know what their customers need or maybe staff don't care. Such a shame I had hoped I would go regularly.
It was a Beautiful resteraunt inside. Food was well presented and delicious . Meal overall was a refreshing change. Service average. Would not recommend this one for a romantic night out, more for family get togethers.
Love love love this place!!! Came here using a Groupon, the food was delicious and there was so much of it! The staff were attentive and accommodating, the place had a great atmosphere and service was wonderful. Great value for money, I definitely recommend it. I have booked to come here again in a few weeks time because we had such a great experience
Amazing food and service as always. At the owners discretion, we were given an off menu meze which was outstanding. Mesa never disappoints each time we visit.
We were here last night, wow.
The food was delicious, absolutely fantastic.
The service was impeccable, staff were friendly and attentive, leaving us time between courses to chat, laugh and digest without more food being stuffed onto the table straight away.
We had the banquet for 6 and ordered some extras as well, the zucchini chips were a huge bonus, my absolute favourite food and they were cooked perfectly.
The bread rolls (which I am not supposed to eat) looked so hot and delicious I had to try a little crust.
Absolute value for money, everything executed perfectly, you can see how much pride the owners and chefs take in their food and presentation.
Extra marks for playing greek music all night, we loved it.
Oh and the swordfish! To die for.
I want to go back again tonight, it was such a treat.
Thank you Mesa!
We recently visited this place and used a Groupon voucher for a 7 course Greek banquet. Overall food was food and service was polite. The dips were quite nice. Bread and capsicum salad were average. Grilled seafood, chicken skewers, lamb cutlets were all quite delicious. Saganaki was yum. Calamari was too salty. Coffee was alright. Amazing baklava was the highlight of our meal. We were very well-fed by this $55 Groupon voucher.
Yummiest, most succulant quality lamb souvalaki EVER. Far better then Jimmy Grants. Grilled pita & lovely balance of salad. Good for a quick takeaway. So happy to have found this as a local option. Lovely to sit out the front and enjoy their generous banquet as well. Entrees were the yummiest, as was the lamb cutlets & shoulder. Fish perfect, (calamari not their best) Dessert lovely finish.
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An excellent Greek restaurant with a great atmosphere and tasty food! We came here for dinner on a Thursday night, and the restaurant at 6:30 already had quite a few tables filled. The staff were friendly and quick to assist us with ordering. Perhaps because it was a weekday, but the tables were spaced very generously, and we all appreciated the extra space.
For entrée, we had a mix of dips and bread, saganaki and a tomatoey pasta. I absolutely loved the bread - so warm and crusty with a soft centre perfect for soaking up the delicious dip. The dips were great, a solid flavour and enough to accompany all the bread. The other two were also good, hard to get wrong.
For mains, we shared a mix of meats, calamari and a salad. The gyros was tasty, though perhaps a tiny bit dry for my taste. The chicken skewers were full of smoky flavour and really tender. The calamari was another very tasty dish, the flesh was tender and well flavoured.
For dessert, we had a mixed platter of fruit and Greek sweets (custard and Baklava). I loved the baklava, sweet and nutty, a great end to the meal!
Overall, I enjoyed the good mix of Greek food, it came in very generous servings and well flavoured. Nothing was bad, though nothing was extraordinary either. There was not a long wait for food, and the kitchen coped well with the large parties that arrived through the night.
It was definitely better arriving a little bit earlier, as by the time we were finishing dessert (8:30), there were a lot more people, and it got very noisy (not sure if this was the acoustics of the building or the large groups of people), and would make hearing your other fellow diners difficult.
The only other thing I would add was that we were at the one table in front of the bar rack, which obviously serves as a divider between the two spaces, as well as actually holding wine. Whilst it was only a little detail, having waiters squeezing next to you/over you a few times in one meal is a bit awkward, and I wouldn't want to sit there again.
A great place to try out if you have a large appetite for Greek food.
What fantastic service and good. The food just kept coming, fresh seafood was the winner! We had an early Fathers day celebration and where left thrilled! Highly recommend !!
Great atmosphere and prompt staff :) would definitely go back. The bread is home made and comes out warm which I love. Food is fresh and cooked with love like all Greek food.
I absolutely love this place - we had the beef rissoles (melt in your mouth), saganaki, slow cooked goat (hearty and not gamey tasting at all), zucchini fritters (with melted feta in the centre - yummmm), dips and some lamb. Everything was very rich and very delicious - plus the staff were incredibly attentive. Ps - you need to try the backlava ice cream (it was a super pleasant surprise that we were not expecting).
Overall this place it great for a large group of friends and for hearty Greek meal.
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Dined with a voucher on frid night. Restaurant appears to be an old house transformed. A fireplace signalling the start of winter. Quite a large restaurant with parking on the street. It was buzzing.
So promptly seated that i still had one arm in my jacket when entrees arrived. Plonked down with no commentary of what the dishes were. Felt like there was a "serve quick, out quick' approach.
Food made up for this negative. . Entree was lovely - small tapas of green beans in passata, beef balls and beans (mayb bolotti)?). Warm bread with three types dips- guessing they were eggplant, salmon and tzatziki. All yummy. Then saganaki came but we had just started on the small dishes so we switched to the saganaki so it wouldnt get cold.
Then came the meat and seafood platters. The serves were small but enough given it was a 7 course banquet. Fish was so salty think it was basa. Two tiny prawns and some calamari. Lamb cutlet were small but tasty. Chicken skewers were lovely but gyros slightly dry. Loved the fetta on top of the greek salad - it was big, creamy and less salty.
Two large squares of a custard-type dessert and two tiny baklavas drizzled with maybe honey. Both yummy. Fruit on the side.
Overall a pleasant dinner with just enough food. Timing and service let the experience down slightly.
The food here was fantastic. We ordered a banquet for eight people and boy o boy did we eat! The food didn't stop coming and we all ate to our full. I've been to a few Greek restaurants but I think this restaurants food is the best I've tasted so far.
The ambiance was great and although the service wasn't too bad, there is room for improvement. A most enjoyable evening indeed.
Prompt service, great value on a Wednesday night ($35 per head not including drinks), and overall decent quality food (the lamb can be hit and miss); keeps us coming back!
We really weren't expecting much, but were blown away by how great this place was. The service was fantastic to start, and we had a banquet so got to try a bit of everything. Everything was delicious, and when I say "a bit", it was actually "a lot" (we couldn't eat it all and had to take some with us).
Definitely recommend giving Mesa a visit!
You really cannot go past this place for quality Greek food. The flavours genuine, wholesome and every bit of it healthy for the discerning diner. A large wine list available and even a coffee machine. tSituated in an enchanting double storey building in Johnstone st, Abbotsford. Staff are friendly but don't be enticed by them to push on the banquet menu, this is why I gave a 4.5 score.. try other dishes for sampling.....KALI OREXI......
Great food, great experience, very friendly staff
If I could pick on one thing don't berate your staff in front of customers, take it out back, makes everyone feel uncomfortable.
Would definitely go back
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This was a place that friends of mine experienced via a voucher - and there commentary was ‘lots of food!!’
The menu that we had is outlined below:
• Dips - very nice but a small serving, but not a show stopper
• Eggplant with rice and meat - lovely, could eat this as a meal on its own
• Beans (Broad) - I never used to like these when I peeled them as a kid but they were tolerable (maybe good for a lover of this veg)
• Pasta - very nice, even if it was a touch of Italian (they were close at times)
• Bread - fresh and home made...only thumbs up from my side
• Fish and Calamari - The fish was steamed and quite reasonable - but could have had a taste booster with more garnish / chilli or whatever Greek overlay.
• Calamari was good!! Even though I don’t rate it as a meal unless it is fresh and grilled to get the subtle taste of this dish
• Chicken / Lamb off the slow cooker / rotisserie - excellent but I was too full to appreciate this to the fullest (but a good take home dish)
• Kebab’s (chicken) - nobody can mess with this dish and they were well liked….
• Lamb chops - no complaints and very good
• Dessert - generally good but I was full by then.
All in all, the family had a satisfying meal, did not complain when they left, and we were a little full.
Great servings, service was prompt and the venue is very spacious enough to cater for parties / groups.
Worth a follow-up!!
Been here a few times. The food is always great and there is lots of it, wine is good and service is excellent. Will be going back for sure!
This place is incredible. We just had the banquet and are bursting at the seams. Quality and quantity. The food was amazing, the best swordfish I have ever had, so fresh and chargrilled, was out of this world. The service was very good too, staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Owner, Paul was amazing! I'm a huge fan of this place and will be back next month for my birthday. Thank you, Paul. Your staff and food were absolutely amazing!!!!!!
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DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
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Talk about being well fed! As delicious as everything was, we struggled getting through this seven-course banquet and ended up having to take some of it home. We dined with a Groupon voucher so the total was only $55 for 2 people, making this a bargain. The service was prompt and friendly, and the atmosphere warm and inviting.
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"...WE LOVED IT ~ FAB FOOD & PLENTY OF IT ~ MY KINDA SERVICE ~ FULL O' LIFE SPACE..."
Have driven past MESA GREEK CUISINE, Johnston Street, Abbotsford, so many times..
Always admired the building.. Looks fairly upmarket.. Thought it might have been one of those contemporary Mediterranean and 'Somewhere Else' fusion restaurants.. You know, where they do the three only.. very lonely.. items on the big white dinner plate.. Hey, we steer clear of that sort of caper.. Nope, not for us.. We're eaters not grazers..!!
Last night, caved into my curiosity and finally gave them a go.. WOW was I so wrong...!!!
Yes, it's a classy digs, but the food is authentic, home-style, super delicious and generous.. Drinks are good, too.. Staff are fast, energetic, no BS - you're there to eat, they're there to facilitate it..
We had the set menu banquet for four:
-Started with a trio of house-made dips; pan-fried saganaki cheese; meatballs in tomato salsa; baked lima beans; beef & feta filled pasta rings, HOUSE-MADE Greek-style bread...
-Then came calamari; white fish fillets; whole king tiger prawns on skewers...
-Followed by lamb cutlets; chicken skewers; chicken & lamb off the gyros; Greek-style salad...
-We finished with a dessert platter, again to share: custard slice, baklava, selection of freshly cut fruits...
-A glass of wine or a soft-drink was included in the package - impressed by the glass bottles of coke...
-We finished with a Greek coffee..
The food, ALL OF IT, was FRESH, perfectly cooked, CLEAN, well-seasoned, DELISH - We couldn't fault anything.. honestly..
##Standouts:
- The bread was amazing, I mean it, we had to order another 2 baskets..
- The calamari were full of flavour, tender, NOT oily..
- The fish fillets were fresh, plump, firm, tasty.. [pretty sure it was Aust rockling]
- The lamb cutlets. to die for.. I'm gonna dream about these..!!
- The meat off the gyros was chunky, succulent, juicy, tender.. [so often, it's a bit scraggy, salty and dry]
- The feta on the main salad was Greek Dodoni feta.. unmistakably piquant and morish.. amazingly yum with fresh tomato.. so many places use the cheaper, bland Aussie-made version.. [it's not real good.. sorry, like comparing cheese to chalk]
- Their extra virgin olive oil was the real thing.. raw, fruity, green-tasting.. [most of that bread went into the dunking of the juices.. hey, the only way to do it..]
We were seriously stuffed with fabulous fresh food - I can't wait to go back...!!!
These guys are the real deal - NO skimping on QUALITY or QUANTITY...
[Cost: $50 each for the banquet, $30 total on extras - Worth every cent..]
Visited on Friday 11 March 2016 for dinner.
Wow wow wow! Service was off the hook - so friendly and lovely staff. Then was the food... Amazing and delicious! It was like being in someone's home which is such a lovely experience. We had the Groupon banquet and sometimes these can be stingy but we literally had to be rolled out of there! Stand out dishes were the giant baked beans (YUM!!), zucchini fritter (so soft and delicate), calamari, lamb cutlets, fish, chicken gyros... Just everything was so tasty. Thanks for a truly delicious meal Mesa!
You need to eat here. Simple. This is by far one of the best Greek restaurants I've ever eaten at.....and I'm married to a Greek.
They get points for:
Amazing food....AMAZING!
Highlights were the prawns and entree dishes
Excellent service
Ice cold Mythos beer
Warm and friendly atmosphere
Can't beat this place. Highly recommended. As a Forkwit, I'm mighty impressed.
Came here for a Sunday lunch, the place was really busy but the service was still on point. We had 8 courses and by the end felt like we had a proper Greek style feast and were so full that we could barely stand up. Grilled meat platter was flavoursome and the baklava desert was soo tasty, not too sweet and very nutty.
Will be back again to try their other dishes.
Went there with a Groupon voucher on a Friday night. Beautiful deco, soft music, very friendly and efficient staff. The 7 course banquet was a lot of food! Most dishes were enjoyable. Our favorites were calamari, the meat platter with lamb cutlets gyros and chicken skewers. Tender and full of flavour. We really enjoyed this dining experience.
We had the set menu which was a very good experience. The only down notes were a few of the meze which were served between cold and lukewarm, but it picked up from there. The calamari was very tender, the lamb cutlets precisely broiled and also very tender, dips all house-made. The service was prompt and friendly, the interior cheerful. Would recommend the set menu but would advise not tucking through the first three courses or you won't make it through to dessert, although they were kind enough to give us containers for the overage.
Just got back from having lunch,and all i can say is wow.The seven course banquet was amazing beautiful fresh food melt in your mouth stuff.The staff were so friendly,i can not find one fault.We will be back many times to come.
If you are looking for authentic flavours of Greece, you should visit Mesa. The service is friendly and efficient. The produce is as fresh as it gets, all served with a warm smile and pride in the food Mesa produces. We ordered the banquet and course after course, we were tempted with well seasoned grilled meats including frenched lamb cutlets, delectable dips served with fresh, crunchy warm bread, saganaki cheese, melt-in-your mouth calamari, prawn skewers and grilled swordfish, crisp mixed greek salad, meatballs in a delicious tomato and olive oil concasse and much more. The servings are generous and the flavours well balanced. We liked the restaurant setting, where various dining rooms each give a slightly different ambience and outdoor dining is also an option. Street parking was plentiful on an early Thursday evening. I also noticed they currently have a $12.50 souvlaki special for lunch which includes chips. I'm definitely going back to try that. Highly recommended.
Had lunch at Mesa today, the meals were absolutely beautiful and the service was fantastic! We shared a number of entrees and everyone had chose their own main - everything was deliciousAlready planning our next visit with family and friends!
We were really impressed with the food the decor and the service. Try the banquet , Saganaki , meatballs , dips , prawns , swordfish , lamb , chicken and beef with Galaktoboureko and backlava for dessert. Highly recommended!!
Seriously really good Greek food and the service was incredible. Food was fresh and delicious. Excellent value getting the set menu. Highly recommend whether it's dinner for 2, family or large group. Atmosphere very cosy. Did I mention how good the food was? A must!
Kinda pricey but definitely tasty.. Had the beef rissoles and chicken skewers both were pretty good. The saganaki was amazing and the breads they give the table were so good too.. Service was good and overall pretty good place
This is another favourite - we live across the road from it so to say it's a local is an understatement (there's Mesa, Dr Morse, Rita's Canteen and Admiral Cheng Ho all within 100 metres of each other on this strip of Johnston St).
Classic Greek menu with a few specials to vary the mix. Big groups - the $50 per head banquet is perfect, but allow 3 hours minimum (and it's a lot - and I mean, a lot - of food). Wednesday night is lamb off the spit and whilst all the meats are generally excellent, some of the best swordfish ever comes out of the kitchen. Saganaki to start, swordfish with a salad or zucchini fritters and a bottle of Shiraz (with the lamb cutlets usually on the other side of the table)... fabulous.
And so friendly.
I dragged the whole family to Mesa on Friday night, they didn't want to leave, all 7 of us loved the meal, service and vibe of the place, well done a great banquet, I'll be back
Fantastic Green restaurant. I have never had a bad dish. Whether you get the set menu or just order a few dishes you won't be disappointed or hungry. Best Greek food I have had in ages!
Fabulous Traditional Greek. Definitely make a booking this place packs out. We waited half an hour for the table with no booking. Was worth the wait.
What a great venue to dine at. We visited Mesa Greek Cuisine for Friday lunch and had the souvlakis, these were by far the best souvlaki we have had in a very long time. You can actually see the meat on the spit being cooked in kitchen. The service was prompt and can not fault the service. The staff were pleasant and attentive. The menu includes vegetarian dishes as well as gluten and dairy free choices. We also viewed the dinner menu, we cannot wait to taste the entire menu. The restaurant is family fun and operated and were lucky enough to meet the new owners Paul and Tanya. Everything is made fresh in house including bread, dips, desserts and much more. Definitely worth the visit!!
Simple, fresh, delicious comfort food enjoyed next to a warm fireplace on a cold evening. Excellent attentive service. The Ouzo Saganaki with prawns and salad just became a favourite. And you can't go past the taramasalata accompanied by fresh homemade bread. YUM!
Mesa is a popular Greek joint. I would highly recommend the set menu as it offered a taste from a wide range from their menu. There was a bit of an interminable wait for the mains but all in all, it was a pleasant (and tasty!) experience.
Wow. Delicious. We really enjoyed the whole snapper, and char grilled lamb skewers for main. But the baclava ice-cream and Greek donuts for dessert were really outstanding!! Not cheap, but excellent quality, in decent-sized serves.
The food here is fantastic! Beautiful fresh authentic Greek flavours. The service is quick and efficient, and the servings generous. Don't miss the specials board, I was lucky enough to come on a Wednesday when there is lamb on the spit. The amazing thing is that for 10 bucks you can get a lamb souva to takeaway that is completely off the chain... stuffed overflowing with lamb. The. Best. In. Melbourne. That is all.
Cheeseburger Anyone? "Where's The Sauce"?
+4.5
Worth the drive. Came here with some friends as we bought a cudo voucher online.
IT WAS WELL WORTH IT! being greek I always have greek food around me, especially as I live in oakleigh. But I have to say this is some of the best service and food I have received! The staff are friendly and very prompt. The food is very fresh and tasty. You get so much food which is worth what you pay! Great gyro (lamb/chicken)
Delicious zucchini fritters. Yummy fresh home made bread. The Sword fish and calamari is Devine. And the beans n soutsikakia (meat balls) are so tasty! Thanks guys for Awsome greek food! We all left full and won't need to eat for a week Now! :)
Had a nice meal here tonight. Enjoyed the zucchini fritters, pickled tomatoes and chicken skewers the most. The calamari was average (bought in bulk from costco?) and as I have read in previous comments, I would also have preferred pita bread instead of normal bread with the dips. Had to wait over half an hour for the mains to come out after finishing the entrees, but I suppose it's understandable as they were busy, but by the time the mains came we could only have a skewer each before we decided we were too full for the rest, so we took them home. The chicken skewers were quite tender. Their Greek coffee is also nice! Would recommend.
I first heard about Mesa Greek Cuisine from a fella I used to work with. "The best Greek food outside of my mother's kitchen" were his exact words. Big words. Being an honorary Greek , I made a mental note to go there. Fast forward a few months and it popped up as Urbanspoon's weekly special,* so off we went. We started with some Saganaki. It's cheese and it's fried. I'm not sure there are many more perfect foods in the world.
Came here on a whim on a Sat as it is close to our home. Was very pleasantly surprised! Food was of the old school variety, good portions and well made. We had the lamb shanks and the eye fillet, both were lovely and the steak was cooked how I ordered it. The panacotta was to die for. Staff were lovely and friendly too! We'll be back :)
Sensational experience for mothers day! The food was brilliant and fast, and staff were all so incredibly lovely and kind. Second time at this venue and was not disappointed! Highly recommend!
Generous portion size and they were accommodating through Groupon.
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